HERBS

Herbs are wonderfully rewarding to grow - they are an aromatic addition to any kitchen and a versatile material for fragrant handicraft and a natural source of traditional remedies , which resonate even today.

What Are Herbs ?

The terms ''herb'' and '' herbaceous'' are often confused but generally a herb is a plant valued for its flavour , scent or medical properties .

Why We Grow Herbs ?

People have been growing herbs for thousand of years . Once an essential part of life , they were used to flavor and preserved food and for medicinal.

Beware Poison !!

Herbs give us delicious flavour , fragrances , and remedies for various ills , but some are dangerous and have a side effect if taken . So you need to know and study if growing or encountering with wild herbs .

Here I share some of the familiar herbs that we are using on our daily basis :

GARLIC

One of the worlds most familiar herbs , garlic is used to flavour food from almost every ethnic cuisine . It is also an excellent insect-repelling plant . It is related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is thought that garlic is native to Siberia, but spread to other parts of the world over 5000 years ago .

CHIVES